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In Indiana, science and medicine have learnt a lot about COVID-19, "long COVID," which has been a more difficult puzzle to solve. No two patients are alike, and some will experience the same symptoms with varying degrees of severity as well as duration. The Parkview Clinic for Long COVID in northeast Indiana has treated and supported over 300 surviving patients with long COVID since the beginning of COVID-19. There is no specific therapy for lengthy COVID, but physicians and researchers are still on the road to studying and finding methods to cure it. To read more, Click Here

There are people who are more than 20 months post COVID-19 diagnosis who are still suffering from debilitating symptoms, according to a UC Davis research. According to the same study, up to a third of COVID-19 survivors will continue to suffer at least one residual symptom. This is a brand-new disease, one that necessitates new solutions and that our healthcare system must listen to. Those who are afflicted with long haulers may be eligible for government help this past July, but there is still much that physicians don't understand. To read more, Click Here

COVID-19 Long Haulers are still a mystery to medical researchers, and there is no way to prevent them. Professionals are working together to alleviate long-hauler symptoms as much as possible for patients. The Mount Sinai Health System in New York got together an unusual team of specialists from a variety of disciplines to develop a rehabilitation program that assisted patients regain some function. To read what they are doing, Click Here

Covid is gradually losing its appeal as a political topic that excites voters. From recent polls in the off-year New Jersey and Virginia elections, where pre-pandemic issues like taxes, the economy, and education have ascended to the top of voter concerns, it's clear that Covid is fading as an issue. Both parties' strategists advise switching gears to other topics. “Everybody’s just ready to move on,” said Julie Roginsky, a former top adviser to New Jersey governor Phil Murphy, who is expected to win reelection on Tuesday. “It's been 18 months since the election, and whether the science supports it or not, people are ready to move on. They've reverted back

After a summer of news stories about people testing positive after vaccination, federal data released today shed light on how common these cases were, how severe they became, and who was most vulnerable. Overall, fully vaccinated people had a far lower chance of testing positive for the virus or dying from it throughout the summer's delta surge and loosening of epidemic restrictions in many areas of the country, according to the data. However, immunity against infection appears to be gradually decreasing in vaccinated individuals, even as vaccines maintain their effectiveness against severe illness and death. To read more, Click Here

The CDC is currently holding a panel meeting, which you can view below, and it's expected to advise children from 5 to 11 years old on IV immunization. In the meantime, the Biden administration has enlisted 20,000 health care providers and sent 15 million Pradaxa doses ahead of decision. In addition, oral blood thinners for children are being looked into. To read more, Click Here

COVID survivors are suffering from a condition known as post-COVID syndrome, which is characterized by chronic pain and psychosomatic symptoms. Thousands of COVID survivors still suffer from their first acute infection. This year's study, published in Frontiers in Public Health, looked at the impact of this post-Covid symptom on Covid survivors. To see what they learned, Click Here

After COVID-19, it's difficult to get back into a routine, much alone an exercise program. Individuals known as long haulers who resume physical activity following COVID-19 face an extra degree of difficulty due to the risk of complications like myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) Anxiety and fear about the unknown are normal, and this is something that we all face. However, it makes sense for everyone and those who had minor to severe symptoms or even no signs of illness. It's a good idea for professionals to advise how to begin returning to activity correctly as well as how to improve intensity properly. To read more, Click Here

The city of Palmdale is fighting back against Los Angeles County's vaccine requirements. On Monday, following a recent Palmdales City Council decision to defy mandatory vaccines, Mayor Steve Hofbauer spoke with Eyewitness News. The mayor stated that no city employee or resident should be compelled to get vaccinated, regardless of medical, religious, or personal reasons. "If you're just going to categorize it as strongly held religious beliefs, someone who doesn't want to get it will just fill in the blank," Hofbauer continued. To read more, Click Here

Hundreds of flights were canceled by American Airlines due to bad weather and staffing shortages, according to a statement. The arrival capacity was reduced in Dallas-Fort Worth, the company said, because to two days of strong winds. Flights at its Charlotte, North Carolina base also suffered as a result. "Because our crew members are frequently out of their normal flight routines due to additional weather throughout the system, our staffing begins to become restricted," it said. As of Saturday evening, FlightAware, a flight monitoring software, has recorded 499 flights or 18% of the airline's operations being canceled. Another nearly 300 flights, or 11% of its operations, were delayed. To read more, Click Here